Manchester Metropolitan University has submitted plans to Manchester City Council to build a new science and engineering building.
Proposals would see the demolition of the existing John Dalton West building to make way for the seven-storey building on Chester Street, the university said.
John Dalton Tower will also be refurbished and connected to the new development under the plans.
The university said the development would provide new teaching spaces, laboratories, academic offices, social learning areas and “extensive” public realm work.
Professor Andrew Gibson, professor vice chancellor of the faculty of science and engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University, said: “The new building represents our ambition as a faculty and will help us to drive new scientific discovery that will benefit our students, the region and the economy.
“The development will help the university to continue its role in nurturing innovation in critical research to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, including hydrogen fuel cell technology, Industry 4.0 technologies, sport and healthcare science, and supporting a sustainable society.”
The university said the project will help grow research in areas including smart cities, climate change and ageing as well as grow relationships with local businesses and institutions and continuing its public engagement programme to make science more accessible, inclusive and diverse.
If approved, the university said demolition works would begin at the end of this year, with work due to complete in 2023.
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Anna Relph, associate director at Turley, which is providing Planning, EIA, Economics and Strategic Communications services for the project, said: “This is a fantastic project which we’re delighted to be part of.
“The University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering makes a significant contribution towards the Greater Manchester economy through its ground-breaking research and partnerships with local businesses.
“The new building will facilitate the continued growth of the faculty by providing additional state-of-the-art facilities and enhancing the efficiency of the retained estate.
“It will also create a new ‘gateway’ to the campus through the redevelopment of an underutilised site adjacent to the Mancunian Way.”
A decision on the planning application is expected by March 20 this year.